What is Silverlight used for?

Inhaltsverzeichnis:

1. What is Silverlight used for?
2. Can I download Silverlight?
3. How do I download Silverlight for Windows?
4. How do I install Silverlight on Chrome?
5. Does Windows 10 need Silverlight?
6. Is Microsoft Silverlight still used?
7. Is Silverlight dead?
8. Why is Netflix making me download Silverlight?
9. Will Silverlight work with Chrome?
10. Do I need Silverlight on my PC?
11. Is Microsoft Silverlight dead?
12. Do I need Microsoft Silverlight 2020?
13. Can I get rid of Microsoft Silverlight?
14. Is it safe to install Silverlight?
15. How do I open Silverlight in Chrome?
16. Why is Microsoft Silverlight not working?
17. What is replacing Silverlight?
18. Is Silverlight still needed?
19. How do I know if Silverlight is enabled in Chrome?
20. How do I test if Silverlight is working?

What is Silverlight used for?

Microsoft Silverlight is a free web-browser plug-in that enables interactive media experiences, rich business applications and immersive mobile apps.

Can I download Silverlight?

Go to Control Panel > Programs & Features > look for Microsoft Silverlight in the program list - if it's there right click & uninstall. Download the Silverlight installer from Microsoft's website.

How do I download Silverlight for Windows?

Download Silverlight The browser will prompt you to either run or save the installation file (Silverlight.exe). Click Run to start the download. When the download is finished, the browser prompts you again to run the installer. Click Run to start the installation.

How do I install Silverlight on Chrome?

On the address bar in Chrome, type chrome://flags/#enable-npapi .

1. In the Enable NPAPI Mac, Windows box, click Enable.
2. Exit and then restart Chrome.
3. Reopen the Silverlight page.
4. Right-click the broken puzzle piece image, and then select Run this Plugin.

Does Windows 10 need Silverlight?

Its not a requirement to have it installed, but, some web pages utilize it for streaming multimedia content. Silverlight is Microsoft's competitive answer to Adobe's Flash, the long-standing dominant standard for multimedia Web applications.

Is Microsoft Silverlight still used?

Microsoft Silverlight will reach the end of support on Octo. Silverlight development framework is currently only supported on Internet Explorer 10 and Internet Explorer 11, with support for Internet Explorer 10 ending on Janu.

Is Silverlight dead?

Microsoft Silverlight will reach the end of support on Octo. Silverlight development framework is currently only supported on Internet Explorer 10 and Internet Explorer 11, with support for Internet Explorer 10 ending on Janu.

Why is Netflix making me download Silverlight?

If you see repeated prompts to install Silverlight when you try to watch Netflix, it usually means there's an issue with the permissions on your computer, or that your browser isn't compatible.

Will Silverlight work with Chrome?

In the newest release of Google Chrome (v42), you can still use Silverlight but you have to explicitly enable it. Below you will find instructions on how to enable Silverlight in Chrome and Firefox.

Do I need Silverlight on my PC?

Its not a requirement to have it installed, but as noted, some web pages utilize it for streaming multimedia content. I believe the last Olympics which MSNBC had exclusive rights to stream on the web, required Silverlight. Its what you call a Rich Internet Application, similar to Adobe Flash.

Is Microsoft Silverlight dead?

Microsoft Silverlight will reach the end of support on Octo. Silverlight development framework is currently only supported on Internet Explorer 10 and Internet Explorer 11, with support for Internet Explorer 10 ending on Janu.

Do I need Microsoft Silverlight 2020?

Its not a requirement to have it installed, but as noted, some web pages utilize it for streaming multimedia content. I believe the last Olympics which MSNBC had exclusive rights to stream on the web, required Silverlight. Its what you call a Rich Internet Application, similar to Adobe Flash.

Can I get rid of Microsoft Silverlight?

Microsoft Silverlight Silverlight is a web framework, similar to Adobe Flash, that once enabled rich media content in your browser. ... You won't lose anything by uninstalling Silverlight.

Is it safe to install Silverlight?

Silverlight is Microsoft's web extension, like Flash or HTML5. It's completely safe.

How do I open Silverlight in Chrome?

How to enable Microsoft Silverlight in Chrome (version 42 or later)

1. Type «chrome://flags/#enable-npapi» in browser.
2. Scroll down to find Enable NPAPI.
3. Select «Enable»

Why is Microsoft Silverlight not working?

This may be due to a broken version of Microsoft Silverlight. ... In your web browser, navigate to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2608523. Scroll down to the "Resolution" section and select the "Microsoft Fix It" button. Save this file to your computer and run it.

What is replacing Silverlight?

Microsoft's UWP and WPF can be used as alternatives to Silverlight. You can recreate your Silverlight apps using WPF in . NET Core. WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) is a UI framework to create desktop client applications.

Is Silverlight still needed?

Silverlight is a web framework, similar to Adobe Flash, that once enabled rich media content in your browser. Years ago, these plugins were necessary on a lot of websites. But now they're deprecated and no longer useful.

How do I know if Silverlight is enabled in Chrome?

How to enable Microsoft Silverlight in Chrome (version 42 or later)

1. Type «chrome://flags/#enable-npapi» in browser.
2. Scroll down to find Enable NPAPI.
3. Select «Enable»

How do I test if Silverlight is working?

You can test that Silverlight is working correctly by visiting Microsoft's Silverlight Project Test Page.